Intake Specialist CBH

About This Role

This role is responsible for essential intake functions, including pre-admission reviews and patient admissions with medical needs for a child and adolescent behavioral facility. It involves building relationships with referral sources and maximizing clinical data collection to ensure appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake functions for pre-admission
• Review admission criteria and admit patients with medical needs
• Build personal and trusting relationships with referral sources and department personnel
• Maximize clinical data collection to support the most appropriate MSDRG
• Utilize knowledge of admission criteria, DRGs, utilization management, and HIM coding
• Report to work in a timely manner and adhere to policies, procedures, and processes

Requirements

• Good organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize responsibilities
• Effectively communicate in English via verbal and written means
• BLS certification upon hire
• De-escalation training within 30 days of hire

Nice to Have

• Experience in third party reimbursement, DRGs, coding and PPS reimbursement
• Behavioral Health Experience
• Current state LMSW, LCSW, or RN licensure

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications